Chaufla

Chaufla is an interesting dance of the Garhwal region of Uttar Pradesh. It is not limited to a particular community. Men and women of any community living in the village may participate in the dance provided they know how to perform it. Men and women stand opposite each other. While dancing they clap their hands with that of the dancing partners. The steps are complex and the partners dance in a perfectly synchronized manner. The dancers sing particular songs while dancing. Instrumental music is not used with this dance.